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Ghana international Mohammed Kudus went from hero to villain as West Ham United suffered humiliation against Tottenham in the PL.
Ghana international Mohammed Kudus has been criticised after he experienced a dramatic turn of events during West Ham United's 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, which saw him sent off in a highly emotional London derby.
The match began evenly, with Kudus opening the scoring for the Hammers in the first half, but it quickly turned sour for him and his teammates.
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The first half showcased a balanced contest between the two teams, featuring goals from both one of the most loved PL stars, Kudus and Spurs' Dejan Kulusevski.
However, the second half belonged to Tottenham, who scored three goals in just eight minutes, including an own goal from Alphonse Areola and strikes from Yves Bissouma and Son Heung-min.
Tempers flared on the pitch as tensions escalated between players. Kudus, the PL dribbling sensation, was involved in a heated exchange with Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven, leading to a confrontation that caught the attention of referee Andy Madley.
Initially, both players received yellow cards, but after reviewing the incident via VAR, Madley upgraded Kudus's card to a straight red for violent conduct.
Kudus's decision to slapping van de Ven in the face was deemed unacceptable, resulting in a three-match suspension for the Ghanaian international.
Premier League commentator Andy Townsend criticised Kudus's actions, stating, “He’s been West Ham's best player today... but you can't be doing that.”
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Townsend emphasised that while emotions can run high in matches, such reactions are detrimental not only to the player but also to the team's upcoming fixtures.
The red card overshadowed what had been a promising performance from Kudus, who had been instrumental in West Ham's attacking play.
As he walked off the pitch, it was clear that his impulsive reaction had significant consequences for both him and his team.
With Kudus set to miss crucial matches ahead, West Ham will need to regroup and find ways to fill the void left by their standout player as they aim to bounce back from this disappointing result.
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